2 Euros 10 Years of EMU

2009 year


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Ireland
Period	Republic (1937-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2009
Value	2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight	8.5 g
Diameter	25.75 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#5069
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 **" or "** 2" alternately upright and inverted

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Comment

The design was chosen out of a shortlist of five by members of the public across the European Union voting online. It was created by George Stamatopoulos, a sculptor from the Minting department at the Bank of Greece.

There are 2 different types of edges A and B depending on the specific star, more about: http://www.amisdeleuro.org/fr/121

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the integration of the European Union. The coin's inner circle depicts the maps of the EU member states, while the outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag. This design represents the unity and cooperation among the member states, and serves as a symbol of the EU's commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2009	7000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (10 Years of EMU) 2009 coin.